Woolies profit down, food prices to rise
Woolworths has posted lower first-half profit while its boss is warning food prices will keep increasing due to inflation.
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Launceston sparkles in Aussie town award
The Tasmanian city of Launceston has been commended for its natural geography, good food and fine wine.
Murder-accused NT cop’s partner testifies
A policeman with Constable Zachary Rolfe when Kumanjayi Walker was shot says he did not need to draw his pistol because the teen was not trying to stab him.
Roberts-Smith ‘weak dog’ over letters: PI
A private investigator has testified in court that Ben Roberts-Smith facilitated threatening letters to a soldier and was a "weak dog" for covering it up.
Experts seek higher child vaccination rate
Health experts are set to meet next week to discuss the use of schools and other means to boost the COVID-19 vaccination rate for children.
WA faces ‘half a million’ Omicron cases
Long-awaited health department modelling suggests Western Australia will record almost 500,000 Omicron cases in the next six months.
Roberts-Smith ‘told SAS to kill prisoners’
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith told SAS troopers during a training session to execute Afghan prisoners, the Federal Court has been told.
Vic eyes NSW pact on COVID-19 iso changes
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged his state and NSW could form a unity ticket on COVID-19 isolation rules if easing isn't agreed at national cabinet.
Palmer, McGowan trial delay due to borders
Defamation hearings involving Clive Palmer and Western Australia's premier have been delayed due to Western Australia's border reopening.
Union ‘vindicated’ in NSW trains dispute
A dispute that shut down Sydney's train network is closer to being resolved after the NSW government dropped its industrial claim against the rail union.
SA Labor pledges 300 more nurses
Labor continues to focus on health promises in the South Australian election campaign with the Liberals looking to trade and tourism initiatives.
Daughter and son-in-law’s murderer jailed
Victorian man Osman Shaptafaj who murdered his daughter and son-in-law with a handgun after their first wedding anniversary has been jailed at least 35 years.
Morrison refutes China laser allegations
Scott Morrison has hit back at China's claims that an Australian aircraft was flying too close to a Chinese warship before it was lasered.
Costs weigh on Coles first half profit
Coles has delivered a two per cent drop in profit as higher costs and lower convenience store sales hit half-year results.
Australian diplomats evacuate from Ukraine
Australian diplomats have been ordered to leave Ukraine and close the embassy, after Russian forces entered the country.
‘Walker not dangerous’: Rolfe’s partner
Sergeant Adam Eberl has told Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder trial he did not consider Kumanjayi Walker dangerous moments before the teen was fatally shot.
Palmer cancels speech, gets COVID test
Businessman and United Australia Party founder Clive Palmer has cancelled an address to the National Press Club due to illness.
Fugitive Potter to be extradited to Vic
Fugitive killer Graham Gene Potter will be extradited to Victoria following his far north Queensland arrest after more than a decade on the run.
Household iso rules could be relaxed: Hunt
Health Minister Greg Hunt has indicated there is further capacity to reduce isolation requirements for household contacts to match those for essential workers.
Limited NSW train service to return
After a day without trains NSW commuters will have limited rail services back on Tuesday as the government and a union battle it out in an industrial dispute.
Fugitive arrested after nationwide manhunt
Fugitive killer Graham Gene Potter has been arrested in Far North Queensland after being on the run from Victorian police for 12 years.
Star loses appeal for pandemic loss payout
Star Entertainment Group has lost an appeal over a decision denying it compensation by its insurer for losses suffered during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Declare or be aware’ warning for tourists
Border force officers have been told to use the full force of penalties against people arriving in Australia who do not declare potential biosecurity hazards.
Tas quarantine escapee loses jail appeal
A NSW man who sparked a lockdown in Tasmania has lost his appeal against a jail sentence for breaching public health requirements and domestic violence orders.
Flights back, trains gone as NSW reopens
International arrivals have been met by a welcoming committee as they touched down in Sydney, but faced limited options when it came time to leave the airport.
PM expects lasering explanation from China
Prime Minister Scott Morrison expects China to provide answers on the lasering of an Australian Defence Force aircraft by a Chinese military vessel.
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Tech mogul ‘remains optimistic’ on AGL bid
AGL Energy has rejected a hefty takeover offer by a consortium helmed by tech mogul Mike Cannon-Brookes, but market experts say it's just a starting bid.
First tourists touch down after two years
Australia's international borders have reopened to tourists for the first time in two years, sparking happy scenes at airports across the country.
Grazier’s killer partner jailed for 30 yrs
Natasha Darcy, who faked her partner's suicide to inherit his NSW property, will spend at least 30 years in jail for the "stupid, clumsy and ugly" murder.
Tourists coming back as borders open: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is urging international tourists to return to Australia with the nation's borders due to open on Monday.
Chinese ship used laser on aircraft: Govt
The Australian Defence Department has strongly condemned "unsafe military conduct" after an incident involving a defence force aircraft and a Chinese vessel.